Western Montana Climbing

Rock or ice climbing in this beautiful region of Montana, near Missoula, provides you with not only perfect climbs but also offers some of the most spectacular scenery ever. Mountaineering is at its best here, where in this wilderness paradise you can experience the sports or tradition climbs you prefer.

When visiting Western Montana, you will not want to miss some extremely exciting climbs. There are routes for all levels here, and within a stone's throw of Missoula, which you can make your base of operations.

Popular day climbs include Blodgett Canyon, which has some good sport climbs as well as the traditional. There is something for everyone here. But you'll have to bring gear to be prepared for the climbs that are over 1,000 feet.

Try out Kootenai Canyon, 30 miles southwest of Missoula, for both sport and traditional climbing for all levels of climbers. Take I-90 to Rattler Gulch where you will also find beginner climbing and great sport climbs. For more traditional climbs, go to Lolo Pass or The Heap, with a number of easy routes.

There are so many climbing challenges in this area, you would do well to get a guidebook, but be sure to look up other sites such as Mulkey Gulch and Mill Creek Canyon, only 40 miles south of Missoula. You will need to bring your traditional gear to these.

You will find some of the best climbing near Missoula, Montana, and will come back again and again to experience these popular routes.